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Fall Decorating Ideas

AUGUST 30, 2016
by Olivia Collins
Home Decor Specialist

Say goodbye to summer and welcome the fall season. Bring the rich colors of autumn into your home and embrace this beautiful time of year.

Fall Decorating 101
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Fall Decorating 101

Fall is here. It's the time of year when the leaves turn to fire and rattle in the sharp breeze, signaling a change in season everyone adores. Even yard work is more enjoyable when there are piles of crisp leaves to fall into. You're ready for fires and marshmallow-roasting. It's the time of year for quiet and clear mornings and to share moments that seem much cozier when the air is cool. Here we've gathered the classic fall decorating essentials you need to celebrate the official start of sweater season.

Outdoor Woods with Fall Colored Leaves

Color Palette

Fall colors come in a large, lovely array of warm hues that all work together. We love it when autumn decor is beautifully ablaze with everything from bone white to deep burgundy. This palette is rich and earthy but still brings all the joy of orange, yellow, and red.

Fall Decorating Elements

Metal Decor Pumpkin

Pumpkins

In fall decor, the possibilities with pumpkins are endless. They are front porch essentials. Painted or carved, real or fake, pumpkins are one of the telltale signs of autumn.

Barrel of Hay

Hay

Stack hay bales on your porch as a natural pedestal for potted plants, pumpkins, and lanterns. Leave your hale bays as-is, or cover them with fabric for added flair.

Garland of Leaves

Leaves

A no-brainer for fall, silk leaves are easy to shape into garlands and wreaths, and they work beautifully as centerpieces. To put a DIY spin on your fall decor, collect fallen leaves from your own yard and string them together to make a wreath or a garland.

Bundle of Indian Corn

Indian Corn

The autumn season is a celebration of harvest and a lot of good food! Celebrate the harvest and times of gathering with Indian corn. It breaks up the golden neutrals of fall with pops of red and blue.

Fall Front Porch Decorating Ideas

Decorated Fall Porch
Decorated Fall Front Door with Pumpkins and a wreath

Your front porch is where you show off your spirit and, of course, your great taste in fall decor. Greet guests with a festive front entryway complete with benches, fall florals, and pumpkins. Incorporate plenty of lights into your decor to brighten up your porch. Rustic accent pieces create a traditional fall look that will make anyone feel right at home the minute they walk up the front path.

...a traditional fall look will make anyone feel right at home the minute they walk up the front path.

Fall Front Porch Decorating Essentials

Fall Wreath

Fall Wreath

Nothing centers your porch decor like a wreath. Simple grapevine wreaths add a touch of rustic style, while wreaths with berries and leaves have a more dramatic and traditional look.

Three Oversized Porch Lanterns

Lantern Lighting

Your front porch may already have a light, but extra lanterns will really make your entryway glow. Arrange lanterns with the rest of your decor or try hanging them from the porch overhang. Fill them with string lights or battery-powered candles, and your porch will be golden.

Fall Doormat

Fall Doormat

Create a happy, festive greeting underfoot with a fall doormat. Choose a doormat with welcoming words or fall patterns to set a cheerful tone for guests and family.

Yellow Chrysanthemum Flowers

Fall Florals

Make your way to a local nursery for some fall blooms that will thrive on your porch. Chrysanthemums, rhododendron, helianthus, and goldenrod are in their prime during autumn. The hardy, warm colors of fall flowers offer a nice change from bright summer flora.

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Fall Mantel Decorating Ideas

Mantel with a Fall Wreath Above

Your fireplace mantel is a lovely focal point, especially when illuminated by the first fire of the cold season.

Your fireplace mantel is a lovely focal point, especially when illuminated by the first fire of the cold season. This elevated feature provides a perfect decor setting to create a beautifully warm space that helps you get the most out of all the time you'll be spending fireside.

Fall Mantel Decorating Essentials

Three Glass Candles

Candles

Candles add height and light to your mantle, and they're a great way to spread fall scents throughout your home. Pillar candles in mix-and-match sizes add warmth with a touch of drama, and floating votive candles add warm reflections to the room's ambience.

Fall Garland with Pumpkins, Pinecones, and Leaves

Fall Garland

When it comes to garlands, you can stay traditional or go crazy with your creativity. Stay on the green side with sage-colored foliage and fall flowers, or choose a strand of fall leaves for a brighter look. If you want something more neutral, go for a grapevine garland intertwined with lights.

Festive Fall Decor Sign

Fall Sign

A wooden or canvas sign with a favorite quote or saying infuses your mantle decor with plenty of personality. Look for weathered barnwood signs and neutral tones to easily add a graphic aspect to your fall decor.

Three Wicker Baskets

Baskets

Place baskets on your mantle and fill them with pumpkins, gourds, or other harvest-themed elements. Or take the practical route and place larger baskets on the hearth. Fill them with blankets and pillows to keep extra coziness close at hand.

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Fall Dining Table Decorating Essentials

Two Festive Fall Dining Settings

'Tis the season for meals that warm every bone in your body, so enjoy your favorite fall recipes in a dining room that reflects the season's glow. Even if you're not hosting the Thanksgiving dinner of the century, your dining room table is an easy and accessible space for showcasing all things fall.

...enjoy your favorite fall recipes in a dining room that reflects the season's glow.

Fall Mantel Decorating Essentials

Fall Cornucopia

Fall Centerpiece

Use candles, leaves, and branches to arrange a centerpiece that showcases the beautiful changes happening outside. Candles and live flowers add trendy freshness to your dining room, while pumpkins and silk leaves offer a beloved, traditional look.

Fall Table Linens with a Pumpkin

Table Linens & Decor

Tablecloths, table runners, and napkins set the stage for your fall table-scape. Your linens don't have to compete with your beautiful centerpiece. Opt for an ivory- or chocolate-colored tablecloth. Then add a textured table runner in a fabric like burlap. Match your napkins to either the tablecloth or table runner and accent with napkin rings.

Gold and White Fall Dinnerware

Dinnerware

Like table linens, your dinnerware doesn't have to be heavily themed. In fact, a classic white dining set will make your fall table decor look crisp and complete. Your dinnerware is also a great place to incorporate copper accents within glasses and silverware.

Copper Flatware

Copper Accents

If you want a little shine amid the earthy elements of your fall decor, consider adding copper accents with flatware and vases. Even small details like copper napkin rings make a big difference when creating a festive table.

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Olivia Collins
by Olivia Collins
Home Decor Specialist

Olivia is a lot like the rest of the world in that she has always believed that fall can do no wrong. Even the cold weather can't drive away the color, warmth, and spirit of the best season in the year. Admittedly, she probably spends more time decorating her house for fall than for Christmas.

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